[IxDA Discuss] What's the best Computer for Designers?

[Todd Zaki Warfel]

Hey Dave, can you give some more detail on this? I've been using dual  
monitors on a Mac for a number of years wi/o too many problems.  
Admittedly, there's that rare occasion where it goes into mirror mode  
when hooking up to a foreign display (typically an old projector that  
doesn't support 1024 or higher). So, I can't say it's flawless, but  
it works far better for me than the Windows users I've seen hook into  
other monitors and projects as it automatically detects the 2nd  
screen and adjusts accordingly.

Mac OS sees the 2nd monitor as an extension of the desktop. How does  
this differ from your expectation, desire, or need?

On Aug 30, 2007, at 8:27 PM, David Malouf wrote:

> One reason to use Windows is that Windows (believe it or not) is  
> FAR superior for multi-monitor support. I LOATHE mac support (or  
> lack there of) for multiple monitors. The OS just doesn't really  
> consider the 2nd monitor as anything as the video output screen or  
> the tools palette's area. Stationary menu at the top is not a model  
> that works in multiple or even high resolution monitors ... Just  
> ask Fitz!


Cheers!

Todd Zaki Warfel
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